AN ACT relating to the practice of dentistry.
Amend KRS 216.940 to include a dentist within the definition of "charitable health care provider"; amend KRS 304.40-075 to include a dentist within the definition of "charitable health care provider"; and amend KRS 313.445 to permit a dentist with a specialty license to provide general dental treatments when providing services as a charitable health care provider.

HCS/FN - Retain original provisions except amend the definition of "charitable health care provider" to permit dentists to perform invasive or surgical procedures; and amend KRS 313.445 to limit a dentist's practice to procedures that the dentist is competent to perform; and make technical correction.

SCS/FN - Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 216.940 to clarify that "charitable health care provider" includes a dentist that practices within the scope of practice for dentists under KRS Chapter 313; and amend KRS 304.40-075 to clarify that "charitable health care provider" includes a dentist that practices within the scope of practice for dentists under KRS Chapter 313.

Jan 20-introduced in House
Jan 21-to Health and Welfare (H)
Jan 22-posted in committee
Feb 5-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
Feb 6-2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Feb 11-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute
Feb 12-received in Senate
Feb 18-to Health and Welfare (S)
Mar 4-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute
Mar 5-2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 12-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 18, 2004
Mar 18-passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
Mar 19-3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute
Mar 22-received in House; to Rules (H)
Mar 23-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute
Mar 25-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 95-0
Mar 26-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
Apr 7-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 62)